2014 YES Youth Survey

Basic Information

In every case where DHS (the state) takes custody of a child, the court provides an attorney (lawyer) to the youth. This attorney does not work for DHS and argues for the best interest of the child.

We want to hear from you on how your attorney is doing and what you think of the court process. We want to make sure the attorneys are doing the best job in representing you.

Your answers will not be shared with the attorney or with anyone in court. We do not ask for your name on this survey so that no one can tell exactly what you say about the courts, attorneys, or other people you come in contact with through this process.

If you do not understand a question, just answer the best way you can, and then move on. It is okay to ask an adult to help read the questions and answers to you, but please be honest in your answers.

At the end of the survey, you will be taken to another survey and asked for your contact information if you would like to be entered into a drawing for a $50 Walmart Gift Card. Thirty-six cards will be given away throughout the year. Names stay in the drawing for the whole year, so the earlier a survey is completed, the more chances you have to win! Again, your contact information does not show up on your survey about your attorney and court. It is okay if you do not want to give your contact information.

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1.
What is your age?

__ 9 or younger

__ 10

__ 11

__ 12

__ 13

__ 14

__ 15

__ 16

__ 17

__ 18

__ 19

__ 20

__ 21

__ 22

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2.
How long have you been in foster care?

I've never been in foster care

Less than 1 month

1-3 months

4-6 months

7-11 months

1-3 years

More than 3 years

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3.
Where are you currently staying?

Division of Youth Services (DYS)

Foster Home

Group Home

At home with my parents

Independent Living (ILP)

Pre-Adoptive Home

Relative’s home

Residential Treatment Facility

Shelter

Therapeutic Foster Home

Other (please specify)

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4.
In what county is your case?

If you do not know your county, you can write the town. If you do not know either, simply write "Don't Know."